Shinto is an ancient Japanese religion that is based on spiritual beings called kami. Shinto does not aim to explain existence; it focuses on enhancing human communication with kami through rituals. Shinto is an ethnic religion, which is almost exclusively found in Japan. Most people in Japan follow both Shinto and Buddhism. For followers of Shinto, Buddha is a kami.

Shinto Customs
Followers of Shinto often visit shrines and participate in festivals. This way, they share a close bond with the rest of their religious community. The most celebrated ritual is the New Year shrine visiting.

Shinto Gods
Shinto, or the Way of Gods, is a religion practiced by Japanese people throughout the course of thousands of years. Since Shinto in itself is more like a philosophy, rather than a religion, you can find deities in many aspects of Japanese life.